Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Brief

The Accounts Payable Clerk ensures that their company pays its invoices and bills on the due date. This can be done by reviewing them with a department head, or following up directly with clients.

Job Description

• ● Process outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
• ● Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• ● Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• ● Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• ● Facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients
• ● Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• ● Understand expense accounts and cost centers
• ● Understands compliance issues around accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax, etc.)

Job Requirements

• ● Proven working experience as Accounts Payable Clerk
• ● Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
• ● Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• ● Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• ● Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• ● Proficiency in English and in MS Office
• ● High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• ● BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration